DAY 1 |
Arrive Buenos Aires and transfer
to downtown hotel for four nights including breakfast. |
DAY 2 |
Today enjoy the sights of this
cosmopolitan capital on a half day tour of the city.
The tour introduces the most beautiful, and interesting
parts of Buenos Aires: the famous Casa Rosada, and the
beautiful Recoleta cemetery. The guide will explain
the history of the city, and how it has been affected
by successive waves of immigration. (B) |
DAY 3 |
After breakfast at the hotel,
leave for a full day gaucho experience on the nearby
pampas. The Fiesta Gaucha highlights the history and
the distinctive lifestyle of the famous cowboys of Argentina.
This highly entertaining and educational experience
features a traditional Argentine barbeque, an authentic
taste of life on the pampas. (B, L) |
DAY 4 |
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel
then take advantage of a free day to search out some
of the terrific bargains in the shopping districts.
In the evening immerse yourself in that most haunting
aspect of all Argentine culture, the Tango. Have dinner
and revel in the rhythms and dance of this famous music.
(B, D) |
DAY 5 |
After breakfast at the hotel,
transfer to the airport for the flight to Mendoza, Argentina.
Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel for three nights
including breakfast. (B) |
DAY 6 |
After breakfast, enjoy a full
day tour of the nearby wine country. Visit three of
the most significant wineries like Giol in Maipu, Espino
in Lujan de Cuyo and others. (B) |
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DAY 7 |
Today, take a full day tour into
the heart of the Andes. Pass by Potrerillos, Uspallata
and the historical bridge of Picheuta up to Punta de
Vacas to admire the highest American peaks: Aconcagua
and Tupungato. Cross the Inca Bridge, a curious natural
formation, to Las Cuevas, last Argentine village before
the border, from where may be seen the statue of Christ
the Redeemer that stands at a height of 4000 mt. as
a sign of peace and friendship between Chile and Argentina.
(B) |
DAY 8 |
In the morning, transfer to the
bus station for the departure to Santiago de Chile.
Upon arrival check into the hotel for four nights.(B) |
DAY 9 |
Today become acquainted with
Chile’s capital city on a half day tour of the
historic colonial centre and the surrounding areas,
including Santa Lucia Hill where the city was founded
in 1541. (B) |
DAY 10 |
Today visit one the nearby world
famous wine producing areas of Chile, with a tour, tasting,
and lunch at the Concha Y Toro winery or similar. Return
to the city in the early evening. (B, L) |
DAY 11 |
After breakfast depart for a
full day excursion to the coast and visits to Valparaiso,
the country’s main port, and Vina del Mar, an
ocean playground known for its beaches, resorts and
casinos. Lunch is included in either Vina or Valparaiso.
Return to Santiago in the late afternoon. (B, L) |
DAY 12 |
At the appropriate time, transfer
to the airport for departure. (B) |
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| INCLUDES: |
EXTRA: |
- 11 nights accommodation at selected hotels including
breakfast
- Return airport transfers and transportation for included
excursions
- Excursions as specified in the itinerary
- Meals as indicated (B-breakfast, L-lunch, D-dinner)
- Hotel taxes
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- Airfares and applicable taxes
- Meals and excursions not specified by itinerary
- Gratuities and items of a personal nature
- Visas, airport and departure taxes if applicable
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PRICE PER PERSON
Oct. 1, 2007- to Dec. 10, 2008 |
Double |
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| First Class Hotels |
$2,340.00 |
| Premier Hotels |
$2,439.00 |
| Notes: First class hotels:
Buenos Aires-Americas Tower, Mendoza-NH Cordillera, Santiago-Fundador.
Premier class hotels: Buenos Aires ,Regal Pacific, Mendoza-Park
Hyatt, Santiago- Plaza el Bosque and Suites.
This itinerary may be taken in reverse order from Santiago
to Buenos Aires.
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